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Seven people lost their lives after tornadoes blew through the states of Arkansas and Illinois in the United States. American media reports indicate that the number of injured is 40. American media reports further pointed out that many houses and buildings were damaged by the tornado, and many cities lost power due to falling trees.Last week, Mississippi was ravaged by a terrible tornado. More than 400 houses were destroyed by the tornado, and 25 people lost their lives. US President Joe Biden was on his way to Mississippi as tornadoes swept through Arkansas and Illinois. It was to investigate the…
The Department of Meteorology says that rain or thundershowers may occur in many parts of the island today in the evening or at night.The department mentioned that heavy rains of more than 50 mm may occur in some places.The Department of Meteorology urges the people to take necessary measures to minimize the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.
The Pelmadulla Police say that the body of a female lawyer who died mysteriously was found in a house in Bulathwelgoda, Pelmadulla. According to the Pelmadulla Police, the body of Ms Dushmanthi Abeyratne (40), who died suspiciously, was lying on her bed. The maid who came home in the morning saw that. He has made a statement to the police that the lawyer’s husband was not at home since the 30th night.The police have also obtained a statement from a woman who came to this house and works from morning till afternoon. The Pelmadulla Magistrate visited the house of the…
Dr Renuka Jayatissa, a nutritionist expert at the Medical Research Institute, says that the rise in temperature can be pointed out as the most pressing problem these days.Due to this, the amount of water consumed per day is very important, especially a child under the age of 05 should drink at least 02 glasses of water per day, and the amount of water should be increased according to the age of the children.She further emphasized that a school-going child should drink at least 4 to 6 glasses of water and an adult should drink at least 10 glasses of water…
Veteran actor Amarasiri Kalansuriya, another pioneer of Sri Lankan cinema, has passed away today (01).He is an artist who has won many awards and made his debut in Sinhala cinema through the film “Hanthane Kathawa”.He was 82 when he died.Get to know more about Entertainment news by keeping up with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Entertainment.
Sudath Chandrasekara, the senior advisor to the Sports Minister and member of the National Sports Council, has informed Arjuna Ranatunga in writing to resign immediately from the post of Chairman of the National Sports Council.Sudath Chandrasekara also mentioned in the letter that he informed the Sports Minister that if Mr Arjuna Ranatunga continues to act as the Chairman of the National Sports Council, he will no longer be able to act as the Senior Advisor to the Sports Minister.Although the National Sports Council was scheduled to meet yesterday, Sudath Chandrasekara said in the letter addressed to Arjuna Ranatunga shown that…
American Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Americans in Russia to leave Russia immediately.The US Secretary of State issued this warning after Russian security forces arrested an American news reporter in Moscow, journalist Ivan Gerzovic.Journalist Ivan Gerzovic has been arrested on espionage charges. The American government has also expressed its displeasure to the Russian government regarding the arrest of Ivan Gerzovic.Earlier, in this way, the US State Department warned all Americans in Russia to leave Russia immediately, even though Russia was about to invade Ukraine. (Reuters)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
The Department of Meteorology announces that there may be rain or thundershowers in Uva, Central, South, Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-West and North-Central provinces and in Mannar district during the evening or at night.The announcement further stated that heavy rains of more than 50 mm may occur in some places and rains may occur in Batticaloa, Ampara and Monaragala districts in the morning.
A follow-up committee has been appointed by President Ranil Wickramasinghe to investigate the operation of the International Monetary Fund loan facility.Presidential Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake, Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and other scholars are members of this committee.The President has also forwarded a proposal to the Cabinet about how this committee will work and the Cabinet is going to get approval for this in the future.The relevant committee should regularly follow up on the IMF process and should constantly look into tax policies, changes in tax percentages, increase direct taxes by reducing indirect taxes, etc.…
The heads of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank and Treasury say that the necessary work for local debt restructuring will begin next month.Accordingly, Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe and Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena has stated that it is expected to be completed by May.The Governor of the Central Bank has further stated that the focus is on restructuring the stock of treasury bills owned by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.Find out more financial news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Financial.